USN: Carrier-Based Military Diplomacy Works (From CBS Eye On The World With John Batchelor)

Lexington Vice President Rebecca Grant discusses the Ford-class carriers with John Batchelor. Carrier deterrence is more important than ever as shown by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s deployment of two carriers to the Mideast in the Gaza crisis. China is building its Fujian-class for local air superiority around the South China Seas. US carriers are still survivable against Chinese missiles; speed and tactics of US carriers will keep them in the fight. Future carriers will also fly a lot more drones. Listen to the full episode here.